For children, preschool is a happy place for exploring and finding out new things every day. For parents, a preschool should be a place that focuses on learning yet never forgets the importance of fun. A great preschool encourages development but never pushes your child to grow up too fast. St. Joseph’s 3 year old Preschool is just such a place.

The goal of St. Joseph Preschool 3 is to provide opportunities for children to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually in a warm, loving, Christian environment. We want our children to build a positive self-image; explore their natural sense of wonder; discover their creative spirit; learn problem-solving skills; develop self-control and consideration of others; increase coordination, balance, and body image; and know that learning is fun!

St. Joseph Preschool believes that children learn through play. Children construct their knowledge by touching, tasting, smelling, watching, listening, thinking and doing. Areas of play include blocks and building toys, dramatic play, art, music, books, manipulative materials and outdoor play. The development of social skills such as sharing, cooperation and participation will strengthen as social learning takes place and each child becomes a valued member of our classroom community.

In our Preschool program, language skills will encompass speaking, and listening. Language becomes a tool for children to express feelings, thoughts, fears and wants. Children will have many opportunities to find joy in children's literature, create their own stories, and acquire a love and enjoyment of words.